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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.46, 228.45 and 109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.46, 228.45 and 109.74 is: 164.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.46 : 228.45 = 109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.46/228.45 = 109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.46x = 228.45 × 109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.46x = 25,070.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,070.10/152.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.44

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